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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz blasts Sesame Street – again – after Elmo gets the coronavirus vaccine

WASHINGTON — With a little green bandaid on his furry red arm, Elmo, the beloved 3 1/2-half-year-old Muppet on the long-running children’s PBS program Sesame Street, said “there was a little pinch, but it was okay” when he received his coronavirus vaccine this week.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022

Calls to expand access to Covid antivirals in Australia splits experts and doctors

Health minister encourages Paxlovid and Lagevrio use, but peak GP body cautions Paxlovid can have side-effects if taken with some other drugs

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022

PBS joins food TV competition series with ‘The Great American Recipe’

Sylvia Bugg, chief programming executive and general manager for general audience programming for PBS, says it’s the stories behind the food that make the show compelling.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 24, 2022

Political commentator and columnist Mark Shields dies at 85

Political commentator and columnist Mark Shields, who shared his insight into American politics and wit on “PBS NewsHour” for decades, has died

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2022

Political commentator Mark Shields dies at age 85

Political analyst Mark Shields, best known for his decadeslong stint on “PBS NewsHour,” died Saturday at his home in Maryland.

Tribune News Service · Jun 18, 2022

PBS NewsHour commentator Mark Shields dies at age 85

Mark Shields, the longtime commentator known for his weekly political analysis and sense of humor, has died at the age of 85, PBS NewsHour confirmed.

WEKU · Jun 18, 2022

What’s on TV this week: 'Docuseries examines 'The Hidden Lives of Pets,' Jon Stewart receives Kennedy Center honor and more

Sunday

Los Angeles Times · Jun 16, 2022

What’s on TV this week: 'The Father of the Bride' remake, 'Rutherford Falls' returns and more

Sunday

Los Angeles Times · Jun 9, 2022

COVID antivirals: Who is eligible for Paxlovid and molnupiravir and how can I get them?

Confusion and lack of awareness around who qualifies for COVID antivirals — and who doesn't — may be why some eligible patients aren't getting the medications.

ABC News · Jun 8, 2022

COVID-19 antivirals: Doctors urged to raise awareness with at-risk patients

New drugs might be effective in keeping COVID-positive people out of hospital and bringing down the death rate, but more patients need to know about them.

The New Daily · Jun 5, 2022